Melon Margarita

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and the start of summer with this Honeydew Margarita, a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail.

Recipes and Styling by Sarah Godwin  |  Photographed by Joe Worthem

Honeydew Margarita

Variations on classic margaritas are endless. This summery twist adds fresh honeydew juice for a drink that’s vibrant, sweet and refreshing.

Fresh lime juice or simple syrup

Tajin or salt

Ice

2 ounces fresh honeydew juice

½ teaspoon simple syrup

1 ½ ounces tequila

1 ounce fresh lime juice

First, prepare the glass. Add lime juice or simple syrup to a small plate. Dip the rim of a glass in it until coated, then dip into salt or tajin to garnish. Add ice to the glass, and set aside until cocktail is mixed and ready to pour.

In a cocktail shaker, add ice, honeydew juice, simple syrup, tequila and lime juice. Shake until cold and frothy, 1-2 minutes. Strain into prepared glass, and serve.

Honeydew Juice

Purchase honeydew juice at specialty stores, or make it yourself by blending chunks of ripe honeydew with a couple of cups of water and a tablespoon of lime juice, then strain through a fine-mesh strainer.